Gen Con 2024 Preview | 75 Board Games We're Excited For! | Your Guide to Gen Con

[@kovray]

Question of the Day: What game would you RUN for at Gen Con 2024?

[@realelizabethiverson]

I like the sound of Contrabanter! I love a word game~

[@RobertoPanetta81]

Thank you so much for including Gems of Iridescia in your preview! 🙌💎 Looking forward to connecting at Gen Con.

[@kovray]

Yes! It's always a pleasure to see you!

[@christinejohnson6321]

It’s so good!!

[@RobertoPanetta81]

@@christinejohnson6321 thank you! 🥰 🙌🏼💎

[@teresaf1290]

You mentioned several that I am interested in. Gnome Hollow and Reef Project are probable purchases for me. I am stoked to demo Nature. A few others that I want to check out- FateFlip - It looks like a choose your own adventure game with cards. not sure if it repayable. But it is also fairly inexpensive so a possibility. I remember seeing Natera last year and I was intrigued. I would like to try to demo it this year. And I want to check out the solo game Witchcraft.

[@kovray]

Ooo I’m curious about FateFlip now! Thank you for sharing. Witchcraft is a TON of fun! We did a video on it earlier this year

[@aba_dab_o]

Thanks for the video! Though Gen Con is a 4-hour drive from where I reside, it still will be a while until I attend such a large convention of this sort. Moreover, it's July already and Gen Con is next month already? 😲 I hadn't the chance to look at BGG's Gen Con Preview yet, as I (finally) found the muster to post my hot 10 games of June'24-which _(shameless promo plug)_ included Cities, Captain Flip and Seaside. Three of these 75 games I plan to special order through my FLGS are also Cities, Xylotar and Pixies. (Plus expansions for Beacon Patrol and Sea Salt & Paper.) So focusing on those five games, if attending Gen Con, I would likely walk-don't-run first to *Pixies,* then *Cities,* then *Xylotar,* then *Seaside,* then *Captain Flip.* Obviously a lot more games to be had, as a majority of research for my July hot 10 will come from the Gen Con preview page; will be getting on that fairly soon. 🙃

[@kovray]

Excited to see your preview! Make sure you nudge us when you have it posted as I’m super curious! And right? Time fliesssss so quickly!

[@HachetteBoardgamesUSA]

Thanks so much for including us in your video!!

[@kovray]

Thanks for getting us so excited!

[@edbazorka9225]

Thanks for mentioning at Forges of Ravenshire. Stopb by the booth if you get a chance.

[@kovray]

@@edbazorka9225 we would love to say hello!

[@BryanSpellman]

Great list, I follow that Geeklist and will now add a few more to my Interested List (Will RUN to Cities!!!!) I will be at GenCon (my 19th GenCon, missed 2020) so will look for you! I am RUNNING to Foundations of Metropolis OR Cities (now that you said I had to run to that one).

[@kovray]

Wow 19th! Very impressive! You’ll have to share all your tips and tricks this is only our second

[@paigel6630]

If I didn't already back them, I would endanger myself and others to get to Wild Gardens and Undergrove first. Beyond that, Rebel Princess looks like a blast. My friends love Hearts and are mostly all lesbians so the premise of avoiding the advances of prince's sounds like it'd lead to tons of laughs around the table 😂

[@kovray]

We definitely will make our way to get a copy of Rebel Princess, it looks too good, and yes both excited for our copies of Undergrove and Wild Gardens as well!

[@thegreatdane908]

What is up you folks?! I didn't know you had a part in Wild Gardens! I backed it and am so excited to get it in and play. Also just heard about March of the Ants and it caught my eye. The theme for 4X sounds like one I would actually enjoy, and your love for it is very encouraging!

[@kovray]

Yes it was such a pleasure! We’re eager to check it out!

[@sitdowngames]

Thanks for including Open Season in this preview :-) We hope that people will enjoy the game at GenCon ! Our games will be presented on the Flat River booth.

[@fludzbehindme]

Run like a fool to Cities. I am patiently waiting for my Cascadia rolling hills. Then of course I will skip to Tylers booth and wait in line to say hey kiddo thanks for the great content and then mosey over to Ilya cuz I'm old and it's been a crazy day and have a lovely little chit chat. Then grab some food and sit and people watch. Whew! What a day.

[@kovray]

It would be such a pleasure to say hello! I also love the feeling of running like a fool.

[@danicas.4484]

I backed it on kickstarter but KELP! absolutely SO FREAKING EXCITED to get Kelp in the mail

[@kovray]

US TOOO!

[@OfficeDogGames]

omg I love that you call out the fat Word Traveler pigeon! His name is Filbert ^_^

[@OfficeDogGames]

Also, thank you for including River of Gold as well! Can't wait to see y'all at Gen Con!

[@kovray]

Us too! It’s always a pleasure to catch up ❤️

[@AndrewRStiles]

Looking forward to seeing you in person again... thanks for all you do! I'll run into you both at GenCon!

[@kovray]

It’s always such a pleasure to see you!

[@brianb5145]

A luthier makes and/or repairs stringed instruments. There are still luthiers today. They repair/service violins, violas, cellos, string basses. We take my kids' cellos to a luthier when needed. Some luthiers might also work on guitars, mandolins, etc.

[@kovray]

@@brianb5145 very cool! The game is outstanding so it’s such an amazing experience to learn more about the profession as well.

[@LisaSueMarieHuffman]

This will be my first time at GenCon and I am so excited that y’all will be there! This list was very helpful!! Thanks guys!

[@kovray]

Oooo please say hi if you see us!

[@LisaSueMarieHuffman]

@@kovray Absolutely!! I wrote down your booth spaces so I can run not walk to say hello!

[@ladyowl-rl7py]

Thank you for the rapid fire review. You gave me a good sized list of games to look into. Hope you both have a great gencon. Maybe next year I will get to go.

[@kovray]

Happy to help! Always happy to answer any questions you may have! If you ever end up going please come say hello to us 🥰

[@jgutkind]

Fabulous list of games.

[@kovray]

Thank you thank you!

[@videogamegirl81]

I LOVE that you LOVE the fat pigeon. Fat pigeon is EVERYTHING

[@kovray]

Fat pigeon is honestly life.

[@25thCenturyGames]

Thank you for mentioning French Quarter, Sausage Sizzle, and Penguin Party in your round up. SO MANY GAMES!!! See you soon! -chad

[@kovray]

@@25thCenturyGames so stoked to see you! Just a few weeks away!

[@bonescollector5367]

You guys forgot " Flock Together ". A new cooperative boss battler. Thank you for sharing.

[@kovray]

We did! We’ll have to take a look and learn more!

[@Skyrodin]

That was a great list, many of those are on my wishlist as well. The game that I would probably bulldoze my way to (not really, I wouldn't be able to stop apologizing) is Nature. But I'd love to see/demo/get Wandering Galaxy and Slay the Spire as well.

[@kovray]

Nature is a project of true passion, we're so excited for it, and having played Wandering Galaxy you'll love it if you enjoyed the previous Crossroads Games. We haven't heard too much of Slay the Spire, will have to look into it! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lookoutspiele9135]

So looking forward to Gen CON, folks! :)

[@kovray]

US TOO!!!!

[@Wonderflonium]

Great video! Which Kinfire: Delve is your favorite?

[@kovray]

@@Wonderflonium Such a hard question! I think I’ll have to say Callous, I love his vibe.

[@daem0nfaust]

Hoping to hear more about Rock Hard when people try it out. I'm cautiously optimistic, and the theme and look is awesome.

[@kovray]

We’re getting it in the mail this week so will report back what we think!

[@daem0nfaust]

@@kovray Wooooo!!!!

[@kirstenlunde]

Squeee! Thank you for including Ovation and saying such lovely things! I think I'd first run to Ovation just to see that it's there and pinch myself to see my dream come true. Next cuz I totally trust you, I'd head to Pixies and Cities. Then I'd jog with my remaining energy to Wandering Galaxy. I love Plaid Hat's Crossroads system. 🥰

[@kovray]

Must be amazing to see something you’ve made come to life! We’re so excited to get Ovation back to the table when it’s fulfilled :)

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

I already pre-ordered Cities and Rock Hard 1977. I am also very excited for Captain Chair, need to look into it more, I do not think it is coming out until Essen ish Q4 of 2024

[@kovray]

Captain Chair? I’ll have to look more into it.

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

@@kovray Star Trek Captain's Chair, I am a crazy Star Trek fan

[@gurnblanston2848]

I won't be at GenCon, but if I was, I'd be running for Comic Hunters, Videogame Champion, and Cities. Hope you have a great time there!

[@kovray]

Oooo I haven’t heard of Videogame Champion! Will check it out! Comic Hunters looks fantastic as well!

[@keithpiggott7894]

I'm making a run (or a fast walk) for Turnip, the Cascadia Roll & Writes, and Rock Hard 1977! I've played a different card game from Ken Jenkins that's terrific, so I'm sure Turnip is great too. I played the Cascadia roll & write when it was a prototype about roses - it was great then, and I'm sure even better now. And Rock Hard is from a member of The Runaways - enough said! Thanks for taking a look at River of Gold!

[@kovray]

Ahhh all such exciting games ! Love your taste :)

[@mike9139]

YOU ARE BOTH AWESOME! ❤❤❤

[@kovray]

You're the best!

[@mike9139]

@@kovray 🥰

[@zebulenherrick9043]

I’d run to get Knitting Circle.

[@kovray]

@@zebulenherrick9043 I’m SO EXCITED FOR KNITTING CIRCLE!

[@Jueglar]

I am so jelly you get to go i live 8 hours from there but just have noway to pull it off :(

[@kovray]

We're certainly quite far from Indianapolis with long flights for both of us, luckily we're both working the convention too which helps us get there.

[@Jueglar]

Either that is a really good camera angle for you or you been bulking up bud :) looking good.

[@kovray]

You’re far too kind!

[@StorkPlaysGames]

I'm shocked that Zoomies from Fireside Games isn't on this list.

[@kovray]

Oooo I don’t know if I’ve heard of that one, I’ll look it up! Thank you for sharing!

[@our_cozynook]

I’m running for Kyoto no Neko, because cats and Japan. Actually, not running because I instantly pre ordered this one when I saw the cover 😂

[@kovray]

That’s super fair it looks like an incredible game!

[@BryanSpellman]

What booths are you working? Would love to say hi!

[@kovray]

#2955 for Ilya and Event Room 142 for Tylor!

[@BryanSpellman]

@@kovray it was AWESOME meeting the both of you while waiting to play LOTR Duel. My ConFriend laughed and said I was "giddy" for the rest of the day!!!! You are both amazing, keep up the great work, and THANK YOU for being so gracious with your time during a busy Con.

[@matthewmundy9344]

🐔 Flock Together will be at Gen Con!

[@kovray]

Oooo I’m excited to learn more about that one too!

[@teresaf1290]

Oh thanks for mentioning that. I was wondering. I want that one too.

[@mikintosh6111]

Don't run in the exhibit hall. Let's be safe for everyone.

[@kovray]

@@mikintosh6111 Yes please! Run in a more “figurative” sense

[@2532robh1]

I met you both there a year ago!!!

[@kovray]

@@2532robh1 Ah will you be going again this year?

[@2532robh1]

@@kovray I’ll never miss as long as I can help it! Hope to see you again!

[@ylein6508]

You have cities already behind you

[@kovray]

We do, we got an early copy from Devir and have LOVED IT! Excited to see others play :)